Synology DS411j NAS Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅24-03-11
Packaging & Bundle

In the past we have been familiar with Synology's eco-friendly approach to packaging. The DS411j isn't entirely made of recyclable card like other NAS that we have tested at Vortez such as the DS211 and DS410, but this NAS is presented in a very attractive box. The emphasis with the DS411j and indeed DSM (Synlogy's NAS Operating System) is the plethora of media features: file sharing, media server, print server, surveillance server, online photo sharing, backup, download server, mail server, data protection, mobile phone access and so on. Plenty to talk about.

Within the box we have the following items:

• DS411j
• Installation DVD
• Assembly kit (screws)
• AC power cord
• AC power adapter
• 2M RJ45 LAN cable


The DS411j packaging[/i



Plenty of items within the bundle


The DS411j is delicately wrapped in a foam blanket to keep it protected from knocks, bangs and scratches. But upon taking the NAS out of this sleeve we are met with a rather nice looking NAS unit. Unlike the DS410 which we reviewed last year, the DS411j follows a different colour scheme whilst being within the same product group "Home to Business Workgroup". The DS411j is a 4-bay NAS so its size reflects this. Those with a liking towards white enclosures will have a fondness for this NAS. It has a steel enclosure and a very clean, sleek appearance.


A rather striking NAS unit with silver (steel) covers


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